favorite - strut/shock/spring combo?

[robert weinberg]

thanks for the write-up ed.

so, will all URS4 (92-95.5) springs work, both front and rear - for the 200q20v?

i still have UFOs (and dig them) - can i still use the URS4 springs?

Robby


--- On Wed, 7/9/08, Ed Kellock <ekellock at gmail.com> wrote:

> From: Ed Kellock <ekellock at gmail.com>
> Subject: RE: favorite - strut/shock/spring combo?
> To: 200q20v at audifans.com
> Date: Wednesday, July 9, 2008, 3:09 PM
> Ok, here goes...
> 
> Springs from a 92 S4
> Boge Turbogas
> larger front sway bar from a 4.2 litre V8 (92-94 vintage)
> 
> If you have to have more damping, Bilstein HDs or Koni
> reds. 
> 
> Personally, I am closer to Bernie's perspective, but I
> know that's not
> enough for some people.
> 
> I have a V8 and a 91 Avant with stock springs and Bilstein
> HDs and a 93 V8
> with H&Rs and Konis.
> 
> I really don't like the HDs.  They are not compliant
> enough over minor road
> irregularities and the ride is jiggly and harsh.  Based on
> prior discussion,
> I believe I am clearly in the minority in this area
> however.
> 
> I actually prefer the H&R/Koni combo for the "over
> the road" ride, but
> dislike it for other reasons, mainly I don't want to
> have to worry about
> dips and driveway ramps and speed bumps in my
> "cruiser".
> 
> I have tracked a completely stock 91 Avant and a 89 200q
> with Boge and had
> an absolute blast.  Body roll doesn't bother me.  If
> your smooth enough, it
> offers a greater challenge to hustle these
> "pigs", as some are wont to call
> them, around a track or through your favorite twisties.  
> 
> If you're competing against anyone or a stopwatch, then
> you bought the wrong
> car.
> 
> Ed
> 
> > -----Original Message-----
> > 
> >  favorite aftermarket combinations are.
> >  and where's the best prices to get the
> struts/shocks/springs.
> > 
> > I'd be up for good used aftermarket springs if
> anyone has 
> > them for  sale.
> > 
> > has anybody tried tokico? i had them on my Taurus SHO
> with 
> > eibach  springs. a little stuff, but cornered like a
> mofo.
> > 
> > thanks,
> > Robby
> 
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